The Fostering Services Regulations 2002

Regulation 28(5)(b)

SCHEDULE 5 MATTERS AND OBLIGATIONS IN FOSTER CARE AGREEMENTS

1.  The terms of the foster parent’s approval.

2.  The amount of support and training to be given to the foster parent.

3.  The procedure for the review of approval of a foster parent.

4.  The procedure in connection with the placement of children and the matters to be included in any foster placement agreement.

5.  The arrangements for meeting any legal liabilities of the foster parent arising by reason of a placement.

6.  The procedure available to foster parents for making representations.

7.  To give written notice to the fostering service provider forthwith, with full particulars, of—

(a) any intended change of the foster parent’s address;

(b) any change in the composition of his household;

(c) any other change in his personal circumstances and any other event affecting either his capacity to care for any child placed or the suitability of his household; and

(d) any request or application to adopt children, or for registration for child minding or day care.

8.  Not to administer corporal punishment to any child placed with him.

9.  To ensure that any information relating to a child placed with him, to the child’s family or to any other person, which has been given to him in confidence in connection with a placement is kept confidential and is not disclosed to any person without the consent of the fostering service provider.

10.  To comply with the terms of any foster placement agreement.

11.  To care for any child placed with him as if the child were a member of the foster parent’s family and to promote his welfare having regard to the long and short-term plans for the child.

12.  To comply with the policies and procedures of the fostering service provider issued under regulations 12 and 13.

13.  To co-operate as reasonably required with the Commission and in particular to allow a person authorised by the Commission to interview him and visit his home at any reasonable time.

14.  To keep the fostering service provider informed about the child’s progress and to notify it immediately of any significant events affecting the child.

15.  To allow any child placed with him to be removed from his home if regulation 36 applies.